SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME FROM ROOMER/BOARDER

ISSUE DATE: 12/2014

If a client receives payments for lodging, meals, or related services from people living in the client's home, the income is roomer/boarder income. Units with roomer/boarder income are self-employed. Count the income as earned income.

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A roomer lives with the unit and pays for lodging only.

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A boarder eats with the unit and pays for meals only.

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A roomer and boarder lives AND eats with the unit and pays for lodging AND meals.